Saturday, February 29th, 2020
Pleasant LaVerl Boroff
Pleasant LaVerl "Verly" Boroff, age 92, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 3:05 am at the Miller House in Celina, Ohio.
He was born on February 9, 1928 to the late Cary and Lexie (Mihm) Boroff. Verly married Jeanne (Rabe) Boroff on December 13, 1968, and she preceded him in death on August 11, 2016.
Surviving is a sister, Lois Roettger, St. Marys; a sister-in-law, Betty Boroff, Celina; and many nieces and nephews.
He is also preceded in death by five sisters and their spouses, Retha (Joe) Stewart, Beulah (Lowell) Heppeard, Imogene (Charles) Cooper, Sylvia (Carl) Pond and Betty (Bill) Anderson; and five brothers and their spouses, Forest (Mary) Boroff, Dale Boroff, Lavon (Louise) Boroff, Willard (Merlie) Boroff and Marlin Boroff. Also deceased are brothers-in-law, Orin Roettger and Harmon Boysell.
He attended Rockford and Ohio City Schools. Verly proudly served his country in the United States Marines as a Lance Corporal, First and Third Battalion from 1952-1954. He received a Purple Heart for his injuries received during the Korean War, where he fought from 1953-1954.
He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in 1986 after 35 years of service. He has previously worked hauling milk for Ralph VanTilburg, for Nolton Construction Company, Bellefontaine and drove truck for Bob White Water Service and Clarence Bowlby Stone Delivery.
He was a member of Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys, and the St. Marys VFW Post 9289.
Verly and his wife, Jeanne spent 28 years in Englewood, Florida during the winter months. They were married 48 years and enjoyed camping, fishing and square dancing. They had been members of the St. Marys Square Dancing Club. Verly and Jeanne enjoyed traveling and attended the Rose Bowl and Rose Parade, Orange Bowl, Branson, Missouri and Alaska just to mention a few destinations.
Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020 in Cisco Funeral Home, St. Marys with Rev. Tim Benjamin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Swamp College Cemetery, Celina, with military honors by Celina VFW Post #5713 and Celina American Legion Post #210.
Contributions can be made to Wayne Street United Methodist Church, St. Marys.
Please leave condolences to the family at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.
